Playa de Ponzos is a straight beach located 10 km from the center of Ferrol and extends along 1400 meters in the parish of Covas. A extremely windy, but very virgin beach of fine sand and dangerous waves. Referred to as one of the most beautiful beaches of the Iberian peninsula. You will find the landscape is very beautiful, it stands out greatly within the beach panorama of Galicia
A concrete ramp leads down to this wild setting, where spots for sunset-watching are at a premium. There used to be a gold mine here, and a cylinder-shaped tower that is still standing, marks the beginning of the naturist sector which is at the last stretch of the beach.
The occupation is low during the winter and average in summer. According to some historical data; it was in this area they found gold from the time of the Romans and it is said that its name would come by the great quantity of mining wells that constituted the entrance to the exploitations, which is currently abandoned and of which the remains can be found at the foot of the beach.
The left side of the beach (access is asphalted and has services) is 100% textile. The rest of the sand, from the central area to the right is naturist. The naturist part is recognized because it has worse access and is surrounded by cliffs of impossible descent. You will find 70% of Playa de Ponzos is naturist and is one of the most recognized and beautiful naturist beaches of Galicia.
Swimming here is dangerous, and experts recommend doing nothing more than “poking the wave,” or touching it and quickly jumping out again.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Offers showers and first-aid. There are toilets and litter bins provided.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Moderate
Getting There
- Town / County / State Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
- Zip / Postal Code 15594
- Directions The best way to access the naturist area from Ferrol is to follow the road that leads from the city center to Covas. Upon reaching this parish, there is an indication to the right that leads to "Covarradeiras-Ponzos beaches". Follow the asphalted road until the end. There are other indications along that route that may confuse a bit, as they signify the beach as "playa de mine".
When you reach the end of the asphalted section, follow a kilometer of dirt track, in good condition. At the first junction, 100 meters, follow to the right. At the second intersection, to the left. The cars are left on an esplanade where you can see the remains of an old mineral laundry. The nearest road is: CP 3603. The area has parking. The number of parking spaces is approx 80.
Coordinates
- Latitude 43.544796
- Longitude -8.270041
- Sea Level (In Meters) 2
